Tuesday, January 13, 2009

My Shabby Chic Projects

My 1st Makeover Project

My first makeover piece that I sold earlier this year. I purchased this piece on ebay for 1 euro-yes!! 1 euro-which was $1.53 at the time! We drove about 30 mins away to pick it up and disassemble it-my husband is convinced that the seller is the one who got the bargain-having 2 people come and haul it off for less than $2. I beg to differ- I got a super deal and no one can convince we otherwise!!!So after months of sanding and painting, below is the finished product that a lovely young lady purchased and I hope is now enjoying! More makeovers to come, as I get the time!

My 2nd Makeover Project

I purchased 2 identical beds in France and redid both. I kept one for my daughter. I stripped the original finish and completely sanded it down

The footboard is unique with its curved feet and both head and footboard have carved flowers

The finished product-I added a shabby chic wreath applique and painted it in a soft, creamy off white color. After several coats, I then distressed it to give it that time-worn feeling

That chest-china cabinet-side board,whatever it is.I am green over here and it isn't even St.Pattys Day yet.$1.53-WOWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOWhy not just give it away?I;m sure it was hard to get home.but it's awesome.I love it.and the beds are very nice,but i want the cabinet.baaaaaaaaaaaaaaa,,,Ann

Whoever got that gigantic piece is exceptionally lucky. I would have been so tempted to keep it - especially after doing all that work! And I love the idea of adding the wreath applique to the headboard - very chic!

Hi Chloe, I'm making the rounds of the paint party, just a few days late :o) The armoire is fabulous, and fabulously huge! And the bed is lovely. I'll be back soon to read some of your more recent posts.